Cotton futures are showing 15 to 20 point losses in the nearby contracts to end the week. The dollar is steady, with crude lower at midday. The Cotlook A index was up 155 points from the previous day on January 10 at 82.60 cents/lb. There will be no CFTC commitment of Traders report this afternoon, and the Cotton Ginnings update from USDA is also delayed thanks to the shutdown.

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